Former IRL, Indy chief Tony George leaves Hulman board
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010
Tony George has resigned from the board that oversees operation of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, according to news release issued by the historic speedway on behalf of Chairman Mari Hulman George.
The resignation leaves George with no remaining role in Hulman & Co., the speedway, the Indy Racing League, IMS Productions and other affiliated companies. His term as CEO of the family companies ended June 30, 2009.
He still owns Vision Racing, a competitor in the IZOD IndyCar Series of the Indy Racing League.
"As members of his family, we are sorry to see Tony leave," Mari Hulman George said. "We are grateful for his service to our company as a board member and, of course, for formerly serving as CEO and president of our companies. I speak for our whole family in wishing him well.
"All of us had hoped that Tony would continue to serve on the board, and we made that clear to him. We are disappointed with his decision to step down despite our wishes."
In addition to Mari Hulman George, board members include Nancy George, Josie George, Kathi George-Conforti and Jack Snyder.
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